Individuals in China are shouldering a growing portion of medical expenses as the government share of healthcare funding declines, according to new national data reported by Caixin Global.

The findings, based on the National Health Commission’s 2024 Statistical Communiqué on the Development of China’s Health Undertakings, indicate that rising out-of-pocket spending is reshaping the country’s medical system. Caixin Global notes that this shift coincides with increasing dominance of large urban hospitals, leaving smaller providers struggling to survive.

The report highlights growing inequality in hospital capacity and access. A small number of major hospitals in major cities continue to attract most patients, government support, and experienced medical staff, creating what experts describe

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